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AI platform Pink aims to reduce residential energy customer acquisition costs
Data company 257 has launched Pink, an AI-powered platform for residential energy providers that aims to reduce acquisition costs. “Our mission is simple: to harness data and AI to help energy companies grow faster and accelerate residential electrification,” said Scott Rosenberg, co-founder and CEO of 257. “With Pink, every provider — of any size, in… […]
New tool from Amperon can predict electricity demand up to 7 months ahead
Energy forecasting and analytics provider Amperon has announced the launch of its weather-informed grid demand Mid-Term Forecast (MTF), giving energy market participants a view of electricity demand up to seven months in advance. Updated daily with hourly granularity, this product enables traders, utilities and operators to better manage risk, hedge positions and prepare for seasonal… […]
Verogy building 6th community solar project for Connecticut state program
Verogy, a solar developer based in Connecticut, has started construction on its sixth solar project under the state’s Shared Clean Energy Facility (SCEF) program in 2025. These projects total more than 30 MW of solar power. The SCEF program, overseen by the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), was designed to expand access to solar… […]
SunPower acquiring TPO residential solar company Sunder Energy
SunPower is acquiring residential solar competitor Sunder Energy, based in South Jordan, Utah. The transaction is scheduled to close this week. Sunder Energy is expected to end 2025 with 46 MW of solar sales contracts. The cost of the acquisition is $40 million in cash, plus 10 million shares of common stock, subject to SunPower… […]
Chemitek releases new solar cleaning solutions designed for agrivoltaic projects
Chemitek Solar has announced a new range of cleaning solutions specifically designed for agrivoltaic systems. These systems present unique challenges such as organic soiling, agricultural residues, limited accessibility and the presence of crops, which can limit the application of cleaning products, requiring carefully tailored solutions to avoid interference with agricultural activities. Chemitek has two new… […]
What Exactly Are A.I. Companies Trying to Build? Here’s a Guide.
Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta and OpenAI plan to spend at least $325 billion by the end of the year in pursuit of A.I. We explain why they’re doing it. Kaynak: NY Times
Meta Unveils Smart Glasses With Apps and an Artificial Intelligence Assistant
At its annual developer conference on Wednesday, Meta showed several new smart glasses, which have been a surprise hit for the company. Kaynak: NY Times
Has Britain Gone Too Far With Its Digital Controls?
British authorities have ramped up the use of facial recognition, artificial intelligence and internet regulation to address crime and other issues, stoking concerns of surveillance overreach. Kaynak: NY Times
Whose Punctuation Is More Human: Yours or A.I.’s?
The debate about ChatGPT’s use of the em dash signifies a shift in not only how we write, but what writing is for. Kaynak: NY Times
Apple’s New AirPods Offer Impressive Language Translation
The technology is one of the strongest examples yet of how artificial intelligence can be used in a seamless, practical way to improve people’s lives. Kaynak: NY Times